social media and health

Since the rise of social media in the early 2000’s mental health experts have questioned its effects on the human psyche. Fast forward more than 20 years later, its effects are evident in everyday behaviour and it is fast becoming one of the most common addictions in western society.   Social Media Addiction Is A Real Disorder  In 2013 Internet addiction was officially included in DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). This means that social media addiction is a credible threat and human beings are at risk if they do not practice healthy protocols.    In 2004 there were…